Title: Identify non-governmental agricultural partners and their roles in advocacy in the community.
Course: Applied Agricultural Concepts (18002-II) > Section: Identifying the Purposes and Roles of Agricultural Agencies

Identification should include local agencies such as, but not limited to

- farm credit agencies (i.e., Colonial Farm Credit, Farm Credit of the Virginias)
- Virginia Farm Bureau Federation
- various trade associations.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How do agricultural service agencies benefit your community?
- How do agricultural service agencies work together to support agriculture in your community?
- How do agricultural service agencies promote involvement in agricultural pursuits?